Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory; Winchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Gym membership

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Southampton is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. You will work within the Eating Disorder Unit, delivering high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires active NMC registration, at least 3 years post-registration experience in an eating disorders setting, and a commitment to CPD and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience working within an Eating Disorder setting.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering safe and effective nursing care.
• Maintain a safe, supportive care environment and exercise professional accountability.
• Work within your scope of practice and uphold high standards of care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible

Teamwork

CPD commitment

Education

NMC registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse

• Department: Nursing
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Priory Hospital Southampton
• Compensation: £36,176 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Southampton/Eating Disorder Unit

Salary is £36,176 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Priory Hospital Southampton

is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team.

Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

You will work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience working within an Eating Disorder setting.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.

What we will give you in return

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.